2000/10/02The of
Niege.,e lls!
REGULAR MEETING
October 2, 2000
PRAYER: Alderman Ken Feren
ADOPTION OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of September 25, 2000
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Disclosures of pecuniary interest and a bdef explanation thereof will be made for the
Current Council Meeting at this time.
DEPUTATIONS
Wellspring Niagara
Ms. Ann Mantini, Chair, WellSpring Niagara wishes to address Council with
regards to establishing a cancer support centre for the Niagara Region.
MA YOR'S REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS. REMARKS
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
SL Gabriel Ijalemant School - Re: Sb'eet Signs .; requesting that Consideration be ~
given to removing the Street 'sfgn :Frances Avenue" in 'front of SL Gabriel Lalemant
Schobl.
RECOMMENDA TION~ That the matter be referred to staff.
The Optimist Club of Niagara Falls - Re: Proclamation - requesting that Counc~
proclaim the week of November-5th to November 11th, 2000 as "Youth Appreciation
Week" in the City of Niagara.
RECOMMENDATION: That the request be approved.
Additional Items for Council Consideration:
The City Clerk will advise of any further items for Council consideration.
REPORTS
RA TIFICA TION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE ACTIONS
(Alderman Victor Pietrangelo, Chaiiii~an)
Chief Administrative Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
MW-2000-81, Class Environmental
Assessment Ontario Hydro Drop Shaft and
Storm Drainage System Improvements
Study.
'5.
Chief Administrative Officer
MW-2000-108, Anti-Whistling By-law on
Dorchester Road, North of Mountain Road,
Grfmsby Sub'd. Mi. 4.39.
4. Chief Administrative Officer
MW-2000-118, Consulting Services for the
Deck Condition Survey and Design of
Remedial Works, Hydro Canal Bridge,
Drummond Road.
MW-2000-119, Re-sale of Lot #72
Brfdgewater Street.
Chief Administrative Officer
Chair, .Recreation Commission
MW-2000-120, Residential Self Haul
Waste.
R-2000-65, Insurance Coverage. for.
Recreation Group Affiliates.
Chief AdminiStrative Officer
Chief Administrative Officer
FS-2000-12, Public Fire Safety AWareness
Initiative.
8. FS-2000-13, Tanker Shuttle Exercise.
'.'RA TIFICA TION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND GREENING COMMITTEE
ACTIONS (Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool, Chair)
Chair, EnVirOnmental Planning &
Greening Committee
.. R-2000-66, Actions Stemming from tl~e
Environmental" Planning & Greening
Committee Meeting of September 20,
2000.
CORPORA TE SERVICES MATTERS
1. Chief Administrative Officer
F-2000-61, Municipal Accounts.
BY-LAWS
The City Clerk will advise of any additional by-laws or amendments to the by-
laws listed for Counc~ consideration.
2000-218
To prohibit the sounding of any railway engine whistle in respect of the
Dorchester Road highway crossing in the City of Niagara Falls.
2000-219
To amend By-law No. 89- f 55, as amended, being a by-law to provide for the
Standing Rules of the Council.
2000-220
To authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement with Bank of Montreal for
the purpose of, leasing to the City certain land on the east side of Main Street,
north of Ferry Street for public parking.
2000-221
To authorize the execution of a Consulting Agreement with Ellis Engineering
Inc., respecting Deck Condition Survey and Design of Remedial Works for the
Hydro Canal Bridge on Drummond Road.
2000-222 To authorize monies for General Purposes (October 2, 2000).
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Wellspring Niagara
A Reo'ional Cancer Support Centre
September 25, 2000
Mr. E.C Wagg
City Clerk
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
P.O. Box 1023, 4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, Ontario
L2E 6X5
RE: Wellspring Niagara - A Regional Cancer Support Centre
Dear Mr. Wagg:
I am wdting on behalf of Wellspring Niagara Board of Directors and committees requesting
delegation to Council on Monday, October 2, 2000 with regards to establishing a cancer support
centre for the Niagara region, and to make a request for land to build our permanent facility in
Niagara Falls.
Wellspring Niagara, is a non-preffi charitable organization which will offer a range of supportive
care programs with the aim of meeting psychological, social, emotional, informational and
spiritual needs of cancer patients, their families and their caregivers. These programs will be
offered on a one-on-one peer or group basis and at no cost. Our temporary location is located at
3250 Schmon Parkway in Thorold and programs will be in place later this fall.
If granted delegation to Council on September 19th, 2000, Wellspring Niagara's board member
John Lehnen and myself will make the presentation. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me at 934-7952.
Sincerely,
Ann Mantini
Chair
35 Adel Drive, St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 6N3
N[~. FRLLS CLERKS '00 O_qP_l 1{)~50
ST. GABRIEL LALEMANT
6121 Vine St., Niagara F~,11,~ L2J 1L4 Principal: Mr. M. Venttesta
Tel: 354-5422 Fax: 354-6155 Exnafi: michael.ventresca (~ncdsb.com
September 19, 2000
Mr. W. Wagg,
City Clerk,
Niagara Falls City Council,
4310 Queen St., '
Niagara Falls, ON
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Wagg:
I am requesting that the street sign 'Frances Avenue' in front of St. Gabriel Lalemant
School be removed. This part of Frances Avenue has been closed for many years. It is
confusing and causes difficulty when giving directions to visitors. As well I receive mail
which does not belong to our school. For example today I received mail addressed
St. Frances School. In the past, City Council has approved the installation of a sign that
has the name of the school, i.e. St. Thomas More Drive and Cardinal Newman Way. If
the same could be done for St. Gabriel Lalemant we would be most appreciative and
thankful. St. Gabriel Lalemant Drive would be most suitable. There are no residences
involved and the change in signage would not directly affect anyone else.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 905-354-5422 should you require additional
information.
Thank you for your attention to the above.
MV:ac
Yours truly,
Michael Ventresca
Principal
The
OF NIAGARA FALLS
P,O, BOX 124
NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
L2E 6S8
September 19, 2000.
Mr. W. Wagg,
City Clerk
4310 Queen Street,
Niagara Falls, Ontario.
L2E 6X5
Dear Mr. Wagg.
Each year since 1945 The Optimist Clubs across North America have put
aside a week in November to dedicate to the Youth of their individual communities.
This year is no exception, as the Optimist Club of Niagara Falls are having an
awards Dinner to Honour all of those who have voluntarily given of their time for
the betterment of our community.
We would appreciate it if the City of Niagara Falls would proclaim the week
of November 5th to 1 lth 2000 as Youth Appreciation Week in the City of
Niagara Falls. Please give this your consideration, as you have in the past.
Yours in Optimism,
Mike Carey, Youth
T/~nNClI~ M_LE[!.N6 OCT.
The City of
Niagara Falls~
Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel.: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 357-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
MW-2000-81
Ed Dujlovic, p. Eng.
Director
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of Municipal Council
Ciy of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members: Re:
MW-2000-81
Class Environmental Assessment
Ontario Hydro Drop Shaft and
Storm Drainage System Improvements Study
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Class Environmental Assessment - Ontario Hydro Drop Shaft and
Storm Drainage System Improvement study be received and the eonciusions and
recommendations contained 'therein be adopted, su~j ect to the advertisement of the Noticd of
Study Completion and the 30-day public review period.
BACKGROUND:
Last fail, the. City 'of Niagara Falls Municipal Works staff initiated a drainage study of th~ area
generally delineated by Highway 420/Roberts Streef to the north; Lewis Avenue/Clark AvenUe tO
the. east, Murray Street to the south, and Drummond Road to the west. (See Figure li
Ontario Hydro has announced that it intends'to construct two additional water supply tunnels
beneath their existing tunnels, that travel'at a d~pth of approximately 65 metres unae~ the City of
Niagax.a Falls from the intake' control works aboire the Falls to the Sir Adam Beck power
generating Stations. GiVen this initiative, there exists an oppommit,.tr for the Cit~ to 'drain urban
stormWater, yia drop '~hafts, to the hydro infm. tructure, as they currentlydo in othe~ parts of the~
City.
The study area is also under redevelopment pressure, primarily in the southern portion .along
Stanley Avenue between Robinson Street and Murray Street.
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Historically, them have been several flooding incidents in the study area, including basement
flooding east of Stanley Avenue, and street flooding in the Stanley Avenue/Ferry Street district.
In addition, the City of Niagara Falls is experiencing redevelopment pressure in the study area.
Urbanization generally reduces the amount of space where stonnwater can filter back into the
ground. This increases the volume of stormwater runoff and produces higher, more frequent
peak flow rates for the developed area.
Intensified development also typically results in higher vehicle usage which degrades water
quality (i.e~, high loading ofpollutants such as nutrients, organic compounds and heavy metals).
Unmanaged, this occurrence of higher peak flow rates and increased volume of stormwater
runoff can lead to increased occurrences of flooding and combined sewer overflows downstream
of such developments, as well as degrade water quality.
Compounding the above problems is the fact that combined storm and sanitary sewers currently
Service the study area.
Combined sewers are prevalent in older portions of most large North American cities, including
Niagara Falls. Rainfall runoff that enters the sewers via catch basins in the streets is conveyed
along with the sanitary wastewater to the pollution control plant. The Ministry of the
Environment no longer approves combined sewers, and all new development or redevelopment
must install separate storm and sanitary sewers. Storm nm0ff is conveyed to the receiving water
body without having to go It/rough h treatment plant.
The study area is just part of the contributing area for the Valley Way mink sanitary sewer.
Under lower flow conditions, the study area combined sewers do not pose any problems to the
City. However, under more intense rainfall conditions, the combined tnmk sewer p~riod!cally :'
overflows at between one and four locations: two overflows at Stanley A'~e~ue ahd Valle3/.Way
go to the Queenston-Chippawa Power Canal via a drop shaft, and two more overflows go directly .
'to the Niagara River near Park Street and Buttrey Street.
In 1998, there were approximately 40.rainfall event .s recorded which produced o. verflows, lasting-
an average of 6 hours for each event. The City has ah ongoing initiative to reduce the number of'
combined sewer overflow occurrences.
The. potemial f6t the proposed redevel0pment to 'aggravate these. ~xiiting flooding and combined'
sewer oyerflow concerns has provided the base rationale to unde.rmke the present study. The
study is hence intended to identify a means of ensuring that redevelopment in the study area does
not increase the existing flood and combined sewer overflow potential or further.degrade water
quality downstream. The study simultaneously serves as a catalyst to address existing system
deficiencies.
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Philips Engineering Ltd. was engaged to examine the various options and to conduct a technical
review within the context of the Class Environmental Assessment process.
A Public Meeting was advertised and held at City Hall on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2000 and
comments have been solicited from a number of Government agencies.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Based on consideration of the baseline environmental conditions, a series of stormwater
management solutions have been subjected to an initial screening process. The purpose of this
process has been to determine a range of reasonable stormwater management solutions for
resolving the problems discussed earlier.
Each stormwater management alternative has been analyzed in terms of its functional
effectiveness to address the following:
prevent or address existing and future land use flood potential;
prevent increases in combined sewer overflow potential; and
prevent degradation of water quality in accordance with Provincial objectives and
guidelines.
The stormwater management strategies which have been screened include:
A. FUture Uncontrolled Redevelopmerit ('Do Nothing)
This alternative would involve no sewer system upgrades and no stormwater management
controls. By not providing a sufficient outlet for stormwater,. this alternative would not
address water quantity issues such as historical street and basement flooding in.the study
area, 'as well as the existing frequency of c6mbined sewer overflows. Thus, it has not
been considered a viable strategy, and has not been carded forward for further evaluation.
Source Controls (Lot Level)
Thii alternative would feature the use of miti'gative measures.wi/hin the study area '61/a"
local basis and would include dedicated "lot level" surface storage to relieve flooding and
combified sewe~ overflow problems. . .......
Source control measures such as disconnected roof leaders, street sweeping, and catch
basin cleaning provides water quality benefits. However, stormwater management in the
form .of "lot level" surface storage would consume comparatively large amounts of land
on individual development lots. Given the restrictive nature of the downstream
conveyance system, additional storage/area, beyond what could feasibly be located on
development lots, may be required regardless for flood control.
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Based on the foregoing, the use of Source Control storage has not been considered for
further evaluation.
C. New Trunk Storm Sewer to Existing Drop Shaft
This altemative would involve providing a new stormwater outlet for the study area by
collecting runoff in a new trunk sewer system and directing it northerly to the existing
Valley Way drop structure located west of Stanley Avenue (stomiwater would then be
conveyed to the canal).
This alternative may also provide some benefit for the redesign of Highway 420, and
hence would require consultation with the Ministry of Transportation. The M.T.O. is in
the final design process for the Highway 420 upgrade.
This alternative would meet the study objectives relating to flooding and combined sewer
overflow abatement, and hence has been carried forward for further evaluation.
D. Recon~gure Drainage System To Drain To New Shaft Structures
There are two existing H.E.P.C. runnels approximately 60 to 70 metres below the
corridor, and another two have been proposed approximately 80 to 120 metres deeper
than the existing tunnels.
This alternative would involve the creation of new stormwater outlets by drilling two new
drop shafts into either: i) the existing hydro tunnels, or ii) the proposed hydro runnels.
This alternative would also meet the study objectives reiating to flooding and combined
sewer overflow abatement, and hence has been carried forward for further evaluation.
Based on the foregoing screening process, two Stormwater Management Altematives have been
short-listed as being effective in resolving the flooding and combined sewer overflow problems
previously identified. They include:
Alternative C
New Trunk Storm Sewer to Existing Drop Shaft,.
Alternative D
Recon~gure Drainage System To Drain To New Drop Shaft StrUcture -
0 New Drop Shafts to Existing Hydro Tunnel
iO New Drop Shafts to Proposed Hydro Tunnel
A third possible alternative would involve a hybrid or combination solution using both a new
storm sewer and a new single drop shaft. This potential solution has been advanced on account
of the uncertain timing surrounding the construction of the new hydro tunnels.
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It has been necessary to employ an evaluation system in order to properly assess the impacts of
the proposed stormwater management alternatives on the natural and social-economic
environments. The evaluation system involves the assessment of impacts according to the
following categories, in relation to baseline conditions:
Functionality:
· Economics:
· Natural Environment:
impacts on Fading, Municipal servicing, traffic, landowners
length, depth, and size of storm sewers and or drop shafts
impact on water quality, terrestrial and heritage features
The evaluation categories have been determined based on general Municipal and agency policies,
and consultation with the various stakeholders.
Altemative C, the New Trunk Storm Sewer to Exist'rag Drop Shaft, would provide effective
mitigation of existing and potential flooding concerns. However, this alternative would involve
longer, larger, and deeper storm sewers, since the outlet is farther away than the New Drop Shaft
alternatives.
There would be significantly high costs associated with Alternative C, for both construction and
future maintenance of the infrastructure. However, this alternative also provides the City and
M.T.O. with an opportunity to optimize the reconstruction of storm services in the Highway 420/
Stanley Avenue intersection.
Alternatives D1 and D2, draining to the New Drop Shaft Structures, would provide effective
mitigation of flooding and combined sewer overflows in the study area, whether they are
connected to the existing or proposed hydro tunnels.
If the New Drop Shaft Structures are connected to the existing ttmnels, the cost to shut down
· flow in order to gain access to the runnels fo~ construction would be prohibitive. Ontario Hydro
periodically restricts the intake flow for maintenance purposes, such that the runnels only flow
partly full. Timing construction to coincide with this maintenance period would be a more cost-
effective, and hence more viable, solution. Notwithstanding, the timing of construction would
likely be wholly dependent. on Ontario Hydro's objectives and scheduling.
Connection of NeW Drop Shafts to the proposed hydro tunnels would be more economi.c in temxs
of construction costs, however, the timing for construction of the tunnels (3 years +/-) is not
considered to be compatible with the immediate need for flood and combined sewer overflow
relief in the study area.
The potential hybrid solution would involve construction of a new tnmk sewer to service a
portion of the study area, with the balance of the study area to ultimately drain to a new drop
shaft to one of the new tunnels when they are in place.
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Based on the foregoing evaluation, the hybrid altemative would generally be considered to have
the highest relative ranking (i.e., has the least impact on all of the evaluation factors). At this
stage of the evaluation process, the hybrid alternative appears to offer the highest potential.
In summary, this study concludes that the City should:
b)
commence the detailed design, in cooperation with the Ministry of Transportation and
Ontario Hydro, for a new mink storm sewer crossing Highway .420 to take advantage of
other ongoing construction planned for this area.
phase the extension of this new trunk storm sewer southerly thereby allowing the
separation of combined sewers on adjacent streets in the sewer shed.
continue discussions with Ontario Hydro to determine the feasibility of constructing a
new drop shaft into the proposed hydro tunnel based on timing and financial
considerations.
Council's consideration of this recommendation is appreciated.
Prepared by:
Geo_~HoMaan, C.E.T.
Manager of Development
Respectfully submitted:
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
cutive Director of Community Services
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Attachment (Figure 1)
NIAGARA FALLS CENTRE Project No~ 99043
DRAINAGE STUDY Dc~te February 2000
CITY OF NIAGARA FALL8
Scele 125,000
STUDY AREA LOCATION PHILIPS
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The City of
Niagara Fallss
Canada
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P,O, Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www. city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: fhiggins@city.niagamfalls.on.ca
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
October 2, 2000
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2000-108
Members:
Re:Re:
MW-2000-108 Anti-Whistling By-law
On Dorchester Road, north of Mountain Road
Grimsby Sub'd. Mi. 4.39
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the by-law appearing on tonight's Council Agenda, for Anti-Whistling at the
above location, be approve&
REPORT:
A request was received from both representatives of the Calaguiro Estates and Neighbourhood of St.
Davids (Walker Heights) developments for the elimination of the train whistling at the Dorchester
Road, north of.Mountain Road, railroad crossing.
A letter was sent to.C.N..Rail requesting same. C..N. Rail has hadicated that there appears to be no
maj or reason why this cannot be implemented, subject 'to a number' of de~ciences being corrected..
The deficiences that needed to be corrected w~re related to signage, sight lines, as well as notification
to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and a public notice .ha th~ newspaper.
The required signage has been erected, together with the 'pavement markings o.n the roadway. The signs
for the anti-whistling will I~ posted Once C.N. has apprgved the works. The sight lines are being re-
established. 'The public notice Was' placed on the' Niagara Falls' Review on:. Saturday September 23,
2000 and a letter was sent to flae Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in regard to the Citys intention
of passing this byelaw.
A copy of the approved by-l~w along with the letter to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and
photos of the required signage and sight distances Will be sent to C. N. for their review and approval.
Once they are satisfied, they will issue the order to stop whistling.
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Council's concurrence with the above recommendation would be appreciated.
7~r Frank Higgins, C.E.T.
Manager of Projects
Chief Administrative Officer
Ed Dujlovic, P.Eng.,
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
JOhn M~a~D~ Services
~~xe~cutive Director of Community
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-752t
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor Wanye Thomson
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
RE: MW-2000-118
Consulting Services for the
Deck Condition Survey and Design of Remedial Works,
Hydro Canal Bridge - Drummond Road
'RECOMMENDATION:
In accordance with the City' s Consultant Selection Policy, it is recommended that the City of
Niagara Falls enter into a Consulting Services Agreement for a deck condition survey and design
of remedial works of the Hydro Canal Bridge on Drummond Road with Ellis Engineering Inc.,
for the upset limit of $47,460.00.
BACKGROUND:
When Drummond Road was transferred to the jurisdiction of the City, the bridge over the hydra
canal also became our responsibility. We requested from the Region a copy of the report of the
structure' Survey completed in 1999. The report stated 'that there were potentially serious
problems with the condition O,f the deck on this. structure. Based on that assessment, staff are
recommending that the City proceed with a complete deck condition survey and design of
remedial works.
As pet the City's Consultant Selection Policy, direct appointmeni for design work up to $50,000,
Ellis Engineering has been selected'to corhplete this work. Previ'.ousl)i, they hive successfully
completed similar jobs for both the City and the Region.
YOur conc 'ce'with the above rebommendafion would be 'appreciated. ' .' · ". - ': ....
YOurco~~ . . '. '. :
, ,. dwar L
· E d P. ustig, ·
Manager of Engineering Services Chief Administrative Officer
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Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
John MacDonald
ve Director of Community Services
Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
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Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: munwks@city.niagarafails.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor W. Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council,
City of Niagara Fails, Ontario
Members: Re:
MW-2000-119
Re-sale of Lot #72
Bridgewater Street
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Lot #72 be advertised for sale by public tender with full disclgsure on the location of the
buried structure and the need for soil tests to determine adequate footings size.
BACKGROUND:
As Council is aware, the above lot was sold by public tender,. together with 3 other lots,. in
September of 1999.-The City Subsequently took the lot back when a buffed structure was
:found on the lot that interfered with the proposed home' construction.
Staff has discussed the suitability of this lot, in light-of findings during the excavation for the
proposed home, and in discussions with the foundation contractor involved with the aborted
home c.0nstmction, it Was determined that the lot is suitable for home construction, With
dpe.ciai .provisio. ns.
It is .staff~.s opinion that the lot shouid be re, advertised for saie. by public tender with the... ·
provision of disclosing ail the background infom~ation in the City's possession. This process,
we believe; will result in the City 'receiving fair vaiue for this lot. Prior to accepting any '
Offers received, a further report will be submitted to Council for your. approval
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Council' s concurrence with the above recommendation will be appreciated.
Prepared by:
Sam Iorfida, C.E.T.,
Manager of Special Projects
Respectfully Submitted by:
Edward P. Lustig,
Chief Administrative Officer
Ed Dujlovic,
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
John MacDonald
Executive Director of Community Services
SFdn
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Community Services Department
Municipal Works
4310 Queen Street
P,O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2354
E-mail: edujlovi@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Ed Dujlovic, P. Eng.
Director
MW-2000-120
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor W. Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: MW-2000-120 -Residential Self Haul Waste
-RECOMMENDATION:
That Council receive this report for information.
REPORT:
As Council is aware the Mountain Road Landfill Site will close on October 29, 2000. Accordingly
Niagara Falls residence, that-require the use of a Waste Management Disposal Facility, Will haveto
make use of other sites located .within the Region of Niagara. The closest alternative Regional
Disposal Sites available, depending on residence location, will be the sites in Fort Erie, Welland Or
St. Catharines for self hauled waste. As a transition until the implementation of the Regional
Uniform Rates for disposal which come into affect on January t, 2001 residence of Niagara Falls'
· will be able to dispose of self haul waste at the above mentioned landfills free of charge. As of.
Jan-ary 1', 2001 Niagara Falls residence will then be Charged the new UnifOrm Rates or the existing'
· Ticket System at the St. Catharines Landfill. The charges for use of the Landfill is outlined in
Schedule (A) o!'thi~ report. ·
It should be noted thai the' new base level of collection service, which was previously' report to this
Council, will be implemented on April 1, :ZOO 1. The new base level'of service provides for a year
round pick up'of bulky goods 'as oppoied to the current level of service which allows only 9ne pick
up per residence per year. It is antidipated tha~ this increase in the level Of service will reduce the
need for residence to self haul waste for disposal to the landfill. It should also be noted the Region
is continuing to inVeStigate 6ther private sector alternatives that'may Offer residence new choices for
self haul waste disposal.
As indicated in Schedule (A) the cost to dispose of materials at the landfill ii based on a rate of
$50.00 per ton. The schedule also indicates materials that can be disposed at no charge, these
include, yard waste, recyclable materials and fill (clean loads of soil, bricks, asphalt and concrete).
The exception to this is the St. Catharines landfill which implements a ticket system. The cost of
the tickets are $5.00 each with one ticket being required for a car or mini van, one ticket for a trailer
and two tickets for a pick up truck. The Region intends to setup a network of distribution outlets in
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Niagara Falls for residence who wish to use the landfill site in St. Catharines.
The City in conjunction with the Region will be undertaking a promotion and education program to
advertise the changes that are taking place and the fees that are to be charged. The communication
plan that has been developed will include:
· The new fees will be advertised through the development of brochures which will be
distributed at Municipal and Regional Facilities and at the Landfill Site.
· Local media will receive copies of media releases and media advisories.
· Paid advertising will appear in the local Niagara Falls Review and on the local radio station.
· A distribution of the Waste Watcher Newsletter is scheduled for the latter part of October
and the fees and changes will be included as part of this mailing.
· The new fees and changes will be posted on the Region and City's web site.
Prepared by:
Director of Municipal Works
Approved by:
John MacDonald
~Director of Community Services
Respectfully submitted:
Edward P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
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SCHEDULE A
(Landfill Sites with Weigh Scales)
RESIDENTIAL SELF-HAULED WASTE
TYPE OF VEHICLE INCLUDES:
Cars, Cars and Trailer,
Passenger vans,
P/U Trucks
Vans or P/U Truck and Trailer
Residential waste includes: Household garbage, large bulky
household items, tires, scrap metal, white goods, appliances
containing CFC's, construction & demolition, new drywall, wood,
shingles, stumps.
Glenridge Quarry Landfill Site - see note below *
RESIDENTIAL SELF-HAULED LEAF AND YARD WASTE
- Includes: grass, leaves, brush.
0 - 100 Kg.
101-200 Kg.
201 - 300 Kg
301 - 400 Kg
401 - 500 Kg.
501 - 600 Kg.
601 - 700 Kg.
701 - 800 Kg.
801 - 900 Kg.
901 - 999 Kg.
1000 Kg. And over
RESIDENTIAL SELF-HAULED RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS - Includes Clean loads of newspapers, cardboard,
plastic bottles, cans, glass bottles & jars.
REUSEABLE MATERIALS (reusable construction and
household items) accepted at existing RE-USE CENTRE. **
RESIDENTIAL SELF-HAULED FILL - Includes clean loads of
concrete, asphalt, soil, bricks.
:
COMMERCIAL HAULERS & CONTRACTORS.
'ICI WASTE Includes Industrial and ~omme~cial solid waste,
Conitruction and dem01ition,.'~hingles, stumps, grass, brush,
_¢oncrete~ asphalt, acceptabl~ contaminated soil.
· Concrete (no re-bar) and Asphalt -
Clean soil
Tires. or white' goods NOT accepted from' 'Commercial
haulorS and business..' ......
$2.00
$5.00
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$40.00
$45.00
$50.00 per tonne
NO CHARGE
TO RESIDENT
NO CHARGE
TO RESIDENT
NO CHARGE
TO RESIDENT
NO CHARGE
TO RESIDENT
$60.00 per tonne
$I0.00 per tonrio
NO CHARGE
** The Re-Use Centre is located at the Elm Street Landfill Site, Port Colborne:
* Note: Glenridge Quarry Landfill Site: Passenger vehicle (car or minivan) - one ticket; Trailer - one ticket;'Pick~
Up Truck - two tickets. (cost of each ticket: $5'.00): Shingles', residential self-hauled $50 per tonne, commercial
haulers $60 per tonne.
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Cars
· $2.00
Pick-Up Trucks
$ 20.00
Part of Pick-Up Truck
$10.0O
Trailers
$ 20.00
eA Trailer
$10.00
Shingles
Residential
(only)
' Pick-Up Truck
$ 65.00
Trailer
S 65.00
Tires
$ 2.00 each
Leaf & yard
No charge
Metal and White
Goods
No charge
Commercial
Small loads may bc
accepted
NIAGARA FALLS RESIDENTIAL WASTE ICI RATE ICI RATE* RESIDENTIAL RATE
~.I i:~West Lincoln:
:' 'NIAGARA ROAD 12
RESIDENTS OF RESIDENTIAL RAT~
RESIDENTS
· Rousehotd ,waste
(unlimited)
No charge
OUTSIDE Niagara Fails
Cars (<:83 kg)
$
P~ck-U~ps / Vans
((t67kgl '
Cars / Pfck-Uts with
Trailer
Leaf and Yard Waste
Same as wa~e
Shingles l Asphalt
$ 60.00 per tonnc
(Residential & Commercial)
C& D Mixed
NIAGARA FALLS
RESIDENTS
No charge 500 kg/mth(Mex.)
OUTSIDE Niagara Fails
Same ~ waste
COMMERCIAL
$ 60.00
Dryw~ll/Wood
Non-Reinforced Coacrete
SameasC&D
! -10Okg - $2.00 .
101-200kg - S6.00 ·
201 -300 kg o $12.00
301-400kg - $18.00
401-500kg - $24.00
' Maximum Load 500
kg
Waste Wrightrig
<S00kgmaybe
brought to the Glenridge
Quarry using the
Residential Waste
Disposal Ticketin~
Re~,cAabl~
NO charg=
t,~af and Yard
Residents
No charge
NOTL Landscapers
$ 60.00 per toane
Refdgerant removal
None
$ 65.00 per tonnc $ 60.00 per tonnc Cars WELLAND
$ 2.00 No charge
RESIDENTIAl, RATE RESIDENTIAL RATE Pick-Up Trucks
$ 50.00 per tonne Waste Disposal Ticket $10.00 COMMERCIAL
System S*mgle AJde Truck RATE
Drywag / Wood Passenger Vehicle S 30.00 $ 45.00 per tonne
Same es Waste $5.00 (I dclcct) Tandem Trucks
Pick-up Truck or Van $ 42.00 Leaf & Yard Waste
Leaf &Yard Waste $I0,00 (2 tickets) No charge
P.C Resident No charge Any vehicle with a trailer Dtl~va~/Wood
$15.00 (3 tickets) Same as waste Construction &
OUTSIDE P.C. · Demolition Mixed
Leaves & WOOd Chtps Leaf & Yard Waste Shingles / Asphalt Residential
No charge No charge PiCk-Up $ 40.00 / t~ip S 30.00 per tonne
Brush' Single Axle $ 80.00 / trip
$ 25.O0 per tonne Clean, Separated Blue Commercial
Box P/mterials Refdgerant $ 45.00 per tonne
Shingles / Asphalt No charge No
Residcntia] - $50.O0/tonnc Do/wall / Wood
Cornre. - $65.00/tonne Drywall / Wood Tim Same us Construction &
Same as waste $ 2.00 Demolition
C&D Mixed
Residential - $50.00/tonne Refdgeranr Removal Brush Shingles / Asphalt
Cornre. - $65.00ftonne Yes - Off Site No charge Residential
$ gS.00 p~r tonne
'Nee-Reinforced Concrete Commercial
Same us waste Clean Fill Not accepted
No charge
Tires, Organic Waste, OTHER
Recyclebias
Accepted at Depot Residential
Oil - No charge
OTHER Commercial
Refdgermt removal Oil - Not accepted
Yes - $16.00 per unit Refrigarant removal
Yes
0 -10Okg - S2.00
101-200kg -$5,00
201-300kg -$10,00
30t-40(3kg
401-500 kg -$20.00
over 500 kg - $ 50.00
Yard Waste
No charge
HHW
No charge
Recydables
No charge
The City of
Niagara Falls~
Canada
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Ken
Director
R-2000-65
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: Ro2000-65 - Insurance Coverage for
Recreation Group Affiliates
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Committee support the attached policy dealing with Insurance Coverage
for Recreation Group Affiliates.
BACKGROUND:
The City has, through the Recreation Commission, been providing liability' insurance coverage for
a number of recreational groups. A few years ago, the list of groups covered decreased as a result
of some of them being covered by their Provincial .Sports Governing Body. In recent years, there
has been the addition of a few new groupS. In some cases, the premiums 'were Covered by the City '
· and in other Cases, such as Niagara DiStrict. Girls Hockey and .Track Niagara, they have paid 'their
own premium costs. A list of the groups Covered under the City's Recreation Group Policy is
attached.
The Recreation Commission carded out a survey a few months .ago· with the groups covered under ·
the City' s RecreatiOn Insurance Pqlicy to obtain their comments on t. he'gradhal plfa~ing ZoU. tofthe',
City paying ihe groups' premiums. The Foposed. ph.asing out of. the premium coverage
,. r~commended that groups would be payirig their Own premium py the year 2004. This 'is: Contained.
in the prOpOSed Policy attached to' this report. Under the proposed policy, the groups that are
providing recreational services for the City such as the Niagara Falls Summer Swim Lessons and
the Summer Pied Piper Program would continue to have 100% of their premiums paid for by the
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The comments fxom some of the community groups that responded indicated that they were grateful
for the City to cover the premium cost in the past and they felt that the gradual phasing out of the
City paying the premium was fair. Since the insurance coverage provides protection for the groups
at a reasonable cost, these groups were interested in maintaining their coverage.
The proposed changes to the insurance coverage is a movement to being riseally responsible and it
is hoped that the Corporate Services Committee and Council will endorse the proposed changes to
the Insurance Coverage for Recreation Group Affiliates.
peDS ' :
Resubmxtted
Paul Campigotto
Chair, Recreation Commission
R.Bolibruck/das
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Policy for Insurance Coverage for Recreation Group Affiliates
The City of Niagara Falls actively encourages local groups to provide recreational services for
members of our community.
The purpose of providing funding for liability insurance is to assist new groups to become
financially established.,
Financial assistance for liability insurance coverage may be provided if the applicant meets the
following conditions:
a) applicants must provide service to the residents of the City of Niagara Falls;
b) program or service should be based in the City of Niagara Falls;
c) provision of programs that primarily offer arts, culture, recreation or sport activities;
d) activities providing sendee for youth, seniors, or physically, mentally or emotionally
challenged members of our community;
e) groups should be a registered not for pro~t or a charitable organization; and
f) completion of an application form.
Groups that are providing recreation services which are normally provided by municipalities,
(i.e., playground programs, swimming lessons) will be fully funded at 100% on a continuous
basis for as long as the City maintains the Recreation Affiliate Liability Insurance Policy.
Other groups meeting the criteria as outlined in #3 will r~ceive funding on a declining scale
as follows:
Year 2001
Year 2002
Year 2003
Year 2004
· 100% premium paid by City
66% premium paid by City
33% premium paid by City
0% premium paid by City
5. Groups will have the opportunity to maintain Liability InSurance. COverage by paying for part
or all their Premium as outlined'above.
The city of Niagara Falls will notify the insurance. company, if funding is approved.
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City of Niagara Falls Recreation Affiliates
Groups Covered by Recreation Insurance Policy
1. Niagara Bowmen Archery Club
2. Grandtimers Slo Pitch League
3. Niagara Falls Summer Playground (Pied Piper Program)
4. Stamford Winter Hockey School
5. Niagara Falls Skating Club
6. Niagara Falls Summer Swim Lessons
7. Greater Niagara Senior Citizens Association
8. Niagara Falls Summer Players
9. Niagara Concerts
10. First Niagara Old Timers Baseball Club
11. Recreational Minor Hockey Association
12. Yoga for Fitness Centre
13. Man-A-Mile Relay Race
14. Niagara Falls Minor Boys Softball League Ladies Auxiliary
15. Niagara Falls Minor Basketball
16. Track Niagara
17. Niagara Falls Concert Band
18. Niagara District Girls Hockey Association
19. The Hub
20. Niagara Falls Community Tennis Program
21. Friends of the Lundy's Lane Battlefield
22. Mount Carmel Park Association
S:'~R. ecrcation Commission'~Misccllancous Correspondence\Recipients of Insurance R-2000-65.wpd
Corporate Services Department
Finance Division
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-2016
E-mail: kburden@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
F-2000-61
Ken Burden
Director
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: F-2000-61 - Municipal Accounts
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council approve the municipal accounts totalling $12,038,458.73 for the period ending October
2, 2000.
BACKGROUND:
The accounts have been reviewed by the Director of Finance and the by-law authorizing payment
is listed on tonight's Council agenda.
Recommended by:
K.E. Burden
Director of Finance
Respectfully submitted:
E.P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Offiee~ .
Approved byi
T. Ravenda
Executive Director of Corporate Services
KEB:jd
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Community Services Department
Fire Services
5809 Morrison Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E8
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356ol 321
Fax: (905) 356-6236
E-mail: pcorfiel@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
FS-2000-12
Peter Corfield
Fire Chief
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
re: FS-2000-12 ~ Public Fire Safety Awareness Initiative
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City of Niagara Falls Fire Department enter into a one year agreement with Obie Media to
provide fire safety promotion, conditional upon the securing of sponsors to cover all costs associated
with the proposal.
BACKGROUND:
The Niagara Falls Fire Department has been involved in fighting fires for decades. The result has
been a reduced risk to .lif~' and property through rapid 'intervention for suppression and rescue
operations. '
RecOgnition of fire prevention as a means to reduce losi to life and property has been documented
f~om the early 1900's. HoWever, the appropriate degree of emphasis .had not been incorporated
through provincially mandated legislati.on until 1997 with the introduction of the Fire Protection. and
Prevention Act.
One mandate oi'the legislation is a Municipal responsibility to place an'increased emphasis on public
fire safety education. A proposal.by a local media CQinpany has aroused interest by the .Fi~;e' .
· 'Department as meaT)s to commtmicate fire safety aWarenesS tO a large number of residents. The
medla company has exclUSive rights to advertising on City buses in Niagara Falls and is the 0nly
company that can put forward this offer. The Legal Department and Finance Department have been
consulted about the. propOsal..
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The agreement would provide for a professionally painted mural on one side of a City bus for a
period of one year. The preparation, maintenance and removal of the artwork is included in the cost.
All expenses are to be covered in the sponsorship fees. The process involves the Fire Department
sending out letters to a limited number of companies in Niagara Falls asking for their sponsorship.
Eleven sponsors must commit in order for the promotion to continue with each sponsor committing
approximately $1,000.00, representing an even portion of all costs. A condition included in the
agreement would protect the City should there be insufficient sponsorship. Once the sponsors are
secured, the bus will be scheduled to have the artwork applied. The one year duration will
commence once the bus is in service with the artwork completed. The bus will move to various
routes throughout the City and will be visible to many residents. With Council's approval, it is
anticipated that the bus mural will be traveling the streets of Niagara Fails prior to 2001.
Prepared by:
Lee Smith
Assistant Chief
pproved by: ett~
John MacDonald
ctor of Community Services
,__~~,nded b&/
· Peter Corfield
Fire Chief
LS:rs
The City of
Niagara Fails
Canada
Community Services Department
Fire Services
5809 Morrison Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 2E8
web site: www.city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-1321
Fax: (905) 356-6236
E-mail: pcor~el@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
FS-2000-13
Peter Corfield
Fire Chief
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of the Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
re: FS-2000-13 - Tanker Shuttle Exercise
RECOMMENDATION:
For the information of Council.
BACKGROUND:
Council may recall Report FS-2000-09 - Tanker Shuttle Exercise wherein it was stated that as a
resultof our fire sendee review a number of areas required improvement. One of these areas involves
the constant and reliable supply of water for fire fighting in the non-hydrant areas of the City. The
tanker shuttle exercise was 'conducted on Saturday, September 23, 2000 beginning at approximately
09:30 hours. A total of 41 volunteers plus administration and support staff, 2 tankers, 4 pumpers and
2 panel trucks were involved in this operation. To achieve the highest fire protection rating .for
· residential dwellings, we had to supply 900 litres 0fwater per minute for 2' consecutive hours. For
the highest fire protection rating for commercial buildings which is more onerous, we had to Supply
2200 litres per minute for the same period of time. We achieved the 2200 litres per minute flow
.which will result in the highest fire protection rating for all buildings in thenon-hydrant area v~hidh
fall within the Insurers Advisory Org.anizadon (IAO) guid~!ine~.
The ope,r. ation itself' required us .to' transport waae. r-~rom sources .loc, ated. near. the
Chippawa~vVilloughby Arena to the pumping operatio'n. Site, locat'ed a~ Dora~s Restaurant, a. round
.trip distance of 11.6 kilometres. The 2 tankers and 3 of the pumpers shuttled the water to a fourth
unit which pumped the water from a series of "port-a-tanks" to a "deluge gun?' where water flow
readings were constantly. being monitored. More than 400 feet of ho.se was used in this exercise.
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Attending this verification demonstration was Mr. Tim Belanger representing the IAO. He and his
assistant kept a constant vigil on all aspects of this operation - noting times for tanker "turn around,"
water transfer, flow measurements, fire fighter safety, etc. Mr. Belanger was extremely pleased with
our operation and made several complimentary remarks at the post exercise meeting held at Station
5. One of his many favourable comments was that he will be recommending that the City of Niagara
Falls receive the highest IAO rating. This rating will become effective upon delivery of our new
tanker/pumper, expected by the end of January 2001 .This new fire apparatus will be located at
Station 6. (Please refer to Council Report FS-2000-07 - Purchase of Pumper Tanker Truck).
Assistant Chief
Peter Corfield
Fire Chief
Respectfully submitted:
E. P. Lustig
Chief Administrative Officer
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The City of
Niagara Falls
Canada
Community Services Department
Parks, Recreation & Culture
7565 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1G9
web site: www. city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Tel: (905) 356-7521
Fax: (905) 356-7404
E-mail: akon@city.niagarafalls.on.ca
Adele Kon
Director
R-2000-66
October 2, 2000
His Worship Mayor Wayne Thomson
and Members of Municipal Council
City of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Members:
Re: R-2000-66 - Actions Stemming from the Environmental
Planning & Greening Committee Meeting of September 20, 2000
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that CounCil endorse the actions of the September 20, 2000 meeting of the
Environmental. Planning & Greening Committee.
BACKGROUND:
The Environmental Planning & Greening Committee dealt with a number of matters at a recent
meeting and they are highlighted as follows:
a) Summer Triilium Award Winners:
A presentation was made of the'2000 Summer Trillinto Award winners. The Committee endoi;sed
the winners in each of the two categories together with the Award of Merit Winners. The
presentation 'of .the winners was made at Council on September 25th, 2000.
b)Regional Plan Amendment. t48 - Greater Niagara Circle Route:- ;Jj ~: ~:~-.: .:' z~ :':
The Region of Niagara circulated Amendment 1 it8 which supporti the development of a 'Greater
· Niagara Circle Route linking the .:Niagara River and the Welland' Canal. The Amendment also -'
provides trails that connect the Greater Niagara Circle Route to trails outside of the Niagara Region
and supports tourism oriented driving routes, Both the Environmental Planning & Greening
Committee and the Trails & Bikeway Committee have supportedthe Regiona1 amendment.
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c) Regional Niagara Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee - Report on Rare
Trees
The Region of Niagara circulated a report - Rare Trees: Conserving Niagara Heritage Final Report.
The report recommends a number of measures to protectrare trees and the natural areas in which
they occur and encourages landowners to propagate and plant rare native trees. The Environmental
Planning & Greening Committee recognized the importance of the Niagara Escarpment Commission
in protecting rare tree species within the Escarpment Area and recommended that the Region apprise
the Niagara Escarpment Commission of the report.
d) Friends of the Baden Powell Park:
A final report was submitted on behalf of the Friends of the Baden Powell Park by Deanna
Nicholson, the Project Coordinator. The two year project which is now complete has involved
almost 6,000 volunteer work hours and $150,000 worth of in kind services and matching funds. The
project included the planting of over 7,000 trees, thousands of wildflowers, savannah and prairie
grass plants.
e) Region of Niagara Tree By-law Committee:
The Committee acknowledged at a previous meeting that Tony Giacobetti of the City's Forestry
Division will become the City's representative on the Region's Tree By-law Committee.
Council's endorsement of the above, would be appreciated.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Bolibmck/das
Alderman Paisley Janvary-Pool, Chair
EnvirOnmental Planning and Greening
Committee
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